Free
Everything for searching on the ground
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- Printable search poster with QR code
- Your own search page where finders report sightings
- Sightings straight to your inbox
- Personal dashboard and search tips
How PawAlarm helps in Bay Shore
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Bay Shore — not your friends list. A neighbour two streets over, or someone passing through from the next town, is the person most likely to notice your cat.
≈ 340,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedMuffin
Found after 4 months and 3 weeks
ReunitedJasmine
Found after 2 days and 18 hours
ReunitedBentley
Found after 14 hours
ReunitedIngrid
Found after 2 days and 14 hours
ReunitedHopper
Found after 1 month and 1 week
What your PawAlarm alert does in Bay Shore
The moment you start, we run your pet as a Facebook, Instagram & TikTok ad the whole neighbourhood sees — here is exactly what you get.
What you get
- Free poster template (PDF)Print-ready PDF – ready to put up right away.Free
- Personal dashboard – manage sightings & contact findersOne link, no password: every sighting, message and finder's phone number in one place.Free
- Professionally optimised social-media campaignWe design, run & optimise the ads – no ad account needed.Professional
- Private detective: shelters, vets & lost-pet registries alerted nearbyWe report your pet to shelters, vets, registries and Facebook groups nearby.Professional
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First steps if you lose your cat in Bay Shore
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my cat goes missing in Bay Shore?
PawAlarm turns your missing-pet report into a search alert on Facebook and Instagram. It is shown to the people who live and get around near the spot where your cat was last seen – within 1 mi of Bay Shore, that's about 16,000 people. The alert goes live within 60 minutes. Anyone who spots your cat reports the sighting on your search page, and you get it by email straight away.
My indoor cat escaped. Where should I look first?
Check your home and the area around the escape point carefully. Look under cover and ask the people next door to check inside sheds and garages. A frightened cat may stay hidden without answering your calls.
How to Find an Indoor Cat That Got OutsideHow much does an alert cost in Bay Shore?
Alerts in Bay Shore start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Bay Shore: 1 mi reaches about 16,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 40,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 98,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Bay Shore for free?
Yes. A printable search poster with a QR code, your own search page where finders report sightings, sightings straight to your inbox and a personal dashboard with search tips are all free. You only pay for reach: the alert on Facebook and Instagram around Bay Shore – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where are found stray cats and dogs taken in Bay Shore, and when is the shelter open?
Bay Shore is in the Town of Islip, whose Animal Shelter takes in stray or abandoned animals at 200 South Technology Drive, Central Islip, NY 11722. It is open to the public Monday to Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a cat in Bay Shore — who takes it in?
Found animals in Bay Shore are handled by Town of Islip Animal Shelter and Adopt-a-Pet Center. Phone: 631-224-5660. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Bay Shore: start for free or alert everyone nearby
The search poster and search page for your cat are free. With Professional, we show your alert to about 16,000 people within 1 mi of Bay Shore – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
